South Korea

Gyeongju, ancient silla treasures and vibrant neighbourhoods

My list of unmissable things to do in and around the city. Located in the Gyeongsanbuk-do province, this city is easily accessible by train with a travel time of just 2.5 hours from Seoul and it makes the perfect stop between Seoul and Busan. Due to its historical status as the capital of the ancient […]

Why the Korean Templestay program is the ultimate retreat

A guide on choosing a program and what to expect from it. TABLE OF CONTENTS What is the TempleStay program? TempleStay is a cultural program that was launched in 2002 with the goal of bridging the gap between Korean Buddhist temples and the public. For over 1700 years, the monks in these temples have been […]